static cling

American  

noun

1. the adhering of clothing to other clothing or a person's body, caused by an accumulation of static electricity in the materials, especially those containing synthetic fibers.

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Example Sentences

"Dryer balls help reduce drying time and energy cost. They are chemical-free and help limit static cling and soften clothes."

From Salon

Ralph began to worry lest Miss K think up a project to find out if a sock with static cling would adhere to a mouse.

From Literature

He had learned about static cling from watching those boring women who talked about it on television, but could he really stick to a sock?

From Literature

“Static cling will hold it to the screen.” “49-inch ultrawide with an iPad taped to the right side of it,” suggested another.

From The Verge

Friendsheep dryer balls naturally soften laundry and reduce static cling, drying time, chemicals and waste from dryer sheets and plastic jugs of fabric softener.

From Los Angeles Times